To install and use Sage Timeslips Premium, all network users must have Change file rights (Read, Write, Execute, and Delete) for the installation folder. Before installing Sage Timeslips Premium, you must log into Windows with administrator rights to install Sage Timeslips Premium. The Setup program will change Windows access rights to installation folder for Users group to Full Control.

Preparing to Upgrade Sage Timeslips (Upgraders Only)

In order to upgrade a previous version of Sage Timeslips, you must convert your database before you can use it with Sage Timeslips Premium. To view the Conversion guide please review the instructions in KB article 63922 “Converting your BDE database to Firebird” in Related Resources below.

Using Mapped Drives (Network Installations Only)

In prior versions of Sage Timeslips it was required to Map network drives and make sure they all has the same network path on all network machines. In Sage Timeslips Premium moving forward this is no longer a requirement. If you are upgrading you do not have to change anything and can keep using Mapped drives if you still have them. If you are performing new installations mapped drives are no longer necessary or required.

Verifying Database Integrity

Prior to installing Sage Timeslips Premium, make a backup in your current version by selecting File then Backup.

Next, use the Data Verification dialog box. Select File, Data Verification in your current version to verify the integrity of your database.

Mark only Look for Errors and click OK to search for errors.

If Sage Timeslips encounters any validation, linking, or integrity errors during the verification process, please contact Technical Support to evaluate and correct the errors before installing your upgrade.

Do not attempt to repair any errors on your own.

Purging Sage Timeslips Data Timeslips 2006 or earlier

Purging data in order to be able to convert

In order to upgrade from Timeslips 2006 or earlier, Sage Timeslips Premium cannot convert databases with more than 300,000 records of any type. This includes clients, times and expense slips, accounts receivable transactions, and client funds transactions. If you have more than 300,000 of any of these types of records, you must purge data before you can convert your database for use with Sage Timeslips Premium.

Accessing the Purge Function

Typically, you will use the File, Purge command to access the Purge dialog box. Please refer to the online help system of your previous version of Sage Timeslips for more information about purging Sage Timeslips data. When purging slips, be sure to send them to an archive file so you can access them later if needed.

Accessing PDF Copies of Documentation

Sage Timeslips Premium installs electronic copies of their documentation for easy access. Find these documents easily from the Help, Other Documents menu within Sage. Adobe Reader is needed to view these documents.

It is recommended all open applications and windows processes are closed/stopped prior to starting the conversion. Open applications could use resources needed for the conversion process which could slow or not allow the process to properly complete/run. All open tabs and internet browsing should also be closed.

Amount of Time to Convert Data

The process may take several hours to complete based on the size of your database, the workstation you are using, and the types of records you are converting. In general, larger databases will take an extended amount of time to convert. Allowing for ample time to convert is always recommended as is limited interruption. If the process appears to not respond do not end the process manually.

For example, when upgrading from Sage Timeslips 2006 and prior, the process converts each slip. The more slips you have in your database, the longer the process is to convert. If upgrading from Sage Timeslips 2014 or prior, the process converts each reprint bill image so the more bill images you have the longer the process is to convert.

Installing Sage Timeslips Premium/2017+ and Firebird on a multi-boot computer

Two or more operating systems installed on one computer it is recommended you install Sage Timeslips Premium under each operating system. This will update your computer’s registry settings and ensure that Sage Timeslips Premium runs properly from each operating system installation.

When installing Sage Timeslips Premium onto a network it is recommended to run the local installation on each computer that will be using the program. The local installer copies Sage Timeslips Premium program files to the network workstation allowing users to run the Sage Timeslips Premium files from the network workstation and share a database on the network server. When this configuration is used performance is increased and the load on your firm’s network is reduced.

To start the local installation procedure from a workstation, select Start, Run from the windows taskbar and click Browse. Browsing your server machine, select Setup.exe within the Loclinst folder – Timeslips\Loclinst on the Sage Timeslips Premium Server, by default – then click OK.

If unable to locate the server machine name in the browse list you should be able to locate it by entering \\server_name (where server_name is the name of your server) and press Enter. As long as your current login has proper rights to access the network share then a windows dialog should appear showing the contents of your server. If a network login dialog box appears the windows credentials with access rights to the network is needed to gain access.

More information can be found for performing a local installation by following KB article 63864 called How to perform a local installation of Sage Timeslips Premium and 2017+.

Converting your Database – For Upgraders only

Consider the following when you are ready to convert your database:

Multi-user scenario – if Sage Timeslips Premium is installed on the same computer that stores your Sage Timeslips Premium data, it is recommended that you access and complete the conversion process from that computer PRIOR to accessing the database from another workstation

Converting databases across the network is allowed if you choose the Network Type. If Local Type is chosen, conversion will not be allowed. This will force you to copy your data local to convert and retain that database locally for use.

If wanting prior version conversions across the network it may be possible but is not recommended. Due to the database change, Sage Timeslips Premium no longer allows use of your database locally. The Firebird Database Engine requires conversions to be competed on the physical machine that the database resides if you choose Local Type use. Attempting to initiate a conversion from a workstation that is pointed to your database on a server you will be prompted to stop and covert your database locally.

Sage Timeslips Premium/2017+ in a Terminal Services Environment

Sage Timeslips Premium can be accessed through terminal services. Users accessing Sage Timeslips Premium through terminal services uses a network station license. To review the terms of use access the Sage Timeslips Premium License Agreement. View or maintain licenses used by terminal service connections in the Licenses in Use dialog box of the Timeslips Administrator. It is recommended that you run Terminal Services in Application Server Mode instead of Remote Administrative mode.

Diagnosing Computers with Timeslips Administrator

Timeslips Administrator provides many options to help solve and resolve issues with your Timeslips installation. The Diagnose this Computer command is used to identify and solve several different types of problems on your computer.

It is recommended as a preventative measure that you use this command on each station after installing Sage Timeslips Premium to verify the installation, application and database paths. Install Timeslips Administrator on each station by running the Local Installer and choosing Custom Configuration and selecting Timeslips Administrator while deselecting all other options.
Use the Sage Timeslips Administrator in the unlikely case you encounter data corruption within Sage Timeslips Premium in the Database on the server by choosing Data Verification and running with the option to Look for Errors.

For more information on Sage Timeslips Premium/2017+ give one of our professional consultants a call 800.475.1047 www.jcscomputer.com

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Quick Bill – This new feature provides the ability to create or select a client, create time and expense slips, choose appropriate taxes to apply and pay the invoice in one centralized location. This new function is great for getting clients in and out of the office fast while allowing the option of selecting existing bill layouts, preview of the bill and printing, emailing or both.

Customer Calculated Fields on Invoices – Creating customer calculated fields on Sage Timeslips reports is now available on client invoices and invoice cover pages. Allows for business specific billing information to your clients.

Features for Sage Timeslips Premium and Sage Timeslips 2017

Re-Designed Budgets – Budgets have a new look. Client specific budgets are created quickly and easily to offer simple setup and management. Calculating budgets are created faster and can be duplicated for multiple clients.

Re-Designed Accounts Receivable Entry/List – The list and entry now displays more vital data eliminating the need to run reports and search. The new entry window has been reconfigured to provide easy to read and research billing processes.

Re-Designed Billing Assistant – Re-designed billing assistant provides an updated List View of all or selected clients for fast and accurate verification of data for quick invoicing. This list now provides a true ‘at a glance’ view of billing details quickly.

Re-Designed Client Information – The Client Informaiton dialog box has been redesigned so that options are grouped better, related fields are grouped better and navigation controls are more consistent throughout Sage Timeslips.

Client Secondary Address Field – the Contact info page now contains additional fields for a second address.

Generating Receipts for Payments – Generating a payment receipt now confirms receipt of payment from a customer. Receipts are available for payments from an account, payments to an account, reverse payments and payments.

Printing Watermarks on Draft Bills – During your bill cycle, you can now print preview drafts of your bills before all charges are ready to send to your clients. Include watermarks on bills to indicate drafts prior to bill run. Draft bills cannot be approved, so when you print draft bills, you will not be able to put them in Proof Stage, approve them or print/email them. Exclusion of watermarks is needed to approve bills for bill run.

Text Search – Search scope fields are now grouped and search results are now sortable. Other fields are now searchable such as transaction check numbers, client email addresses, and timekeeper email addresses. Clicking on column headings will sort lists and selecting the search result will allow to view context.

New Slips List Filter – Time and Expense Slip List now includes a new filter that allows to show the last ___ slips entered. This allows for large databases to show only new slips such as from the past few months.

New Option to Show/Hide Slips List Field – control whether several areas on the Time and Expense Slips Lists are displayed or not. This feature includes the new Show only the last filter at the top of the list, the description preview and slip totals at the bottom of the list and now show/hide total number of slips displayed.

New Slip List Preferences – Now you can control which slip tab and slips are selected when opening the list. Select to hide slips of other timekeepers using security. Generate bills or editing slips using the time sheet, the list can update automatically with changes.

Timeslips Calendar with Google Sync – Track meetings and events in a calendar and have the ability to share these events with other timekeepers.

TAL Pro Enhancements – New account categories and new connection settings. Assignment of accounts has been simplified as has the Posting process. Past postings are easy to review. Name linking has been improved and enhancements to slip creation has been added.

Printing from Lists – Ability to select the printer used to print reports such as Time and Expense Slip List, Client Funds List and the Accounts Receivable List. When selecting print from the toolbar, a print dialog box will open allowing you to pick the destination of the report to print.

20 Pricing Options for Each Expense – Each expense has the ability to store up to 20 prices. Decide which of the prices are the default on new slips and have the ability to choose any of the prices on the expense slips at any time.

New Days to Pay Report – This new report forcasts the number of days that a client takes to pay their bills.

Include Attachments to Bills – Include attachments to clients bills either with printing or emailing.

Exclusive Access Notification – Notify other timekeepers if you need exclusive access to the database. Also set a countdown timer that will log other timekeepers out when the timer is reached.

Spelling and Grammer Enhancements – Spelling errors are eliminated with the ability to search up to 6 dictionaries. View and edit entries in your personal dictionary and check out the new Technical spelling dictionary.

User-Defined Invoice Reports – Create your own custom reports from invoice transactions. Optionally include a breakdown of transactions applied to invoices. Also allows you to design reports that include only the invoice information you want.

Customize PDF Names when Sending Bills or Statements by e-mail – you can now control the name of the PDF’s when sending bills or statements by email to use simple text, data tokens or a combination of both to ensure your PDF has a unique name.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

Effective August 1st, 2017, Sage Timeslips will support the current version and the year prior. To ensure compliance with operating environments and receive customer support you will be required to upgrade to the current release. Sage only supports an obsolete product while the customer’s support plan is current. Customers using Sage Timeslips 2015 and use the eCenter will have access to use until July 31st, 2017.

To ensure your product is current or to receive more information regarding this obsolescence policy contact JCS at 800.475.1047 or email solutions@jcscomputer.com.

Sage offers Support for these versions effective August 1st, 2017

Sage Timeslips 2016

Sage Timeslips 2017

Sage Timeslips Premium

For more information on Sage Timeslips give one of our professional consultants a call 800.475.1047 www.jcscomputer.com

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

For manufacturing businesses, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS offers MiSys and JobOps manufacturing software solutions. JopOps and Corrigo are available for field service management. But Accounting Business Solutions by JCS offers much more than just small business Accounting Software…

Accounting Business Solutions by JCS performs valuable detailed business reviews to identify areas for improvement and provides solutions to increase your efficiency.

Expert-certified trainers offer the experience and solution-oriented instruction you need to maximize your accounting and business software’s power.

Our unequaled support services include installation, set-up and integration, as well as interpretation of performance results. Put our 25 years of knowledge to work for you!

Effective August 1st, 2017, Sage Timeslips 2015 will no longer be supported. To ensure compliance with operating environments and receive customer support you will be required to upgrade to the current release. Sage only supports an obsolete product while the customer’s support plan is current. Customers using Sage Timeslips 2015 and use the eCenter will have access to use until July 31st, 2017.

To ensure your product is current or to receive more information regarding this obsolescence policy contact JCS at 800.475.1047 or email solutions@jcscomputer.com.

Sage offers Support for these versions effective August 1st, 2017

Sage Timeslips 2016

Sage Timeslips 2017

Sage Timeslips Premium

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

JCS proudly announces they are an Honoree for Enterprising Women of The Year Championship Award 2017 – 800.475.1047

Accounting Solutions by JCS is proud to announce we have been chosen as an honoree for 2017 Enterprising Women of the Year Champions Award to be received at the 15th Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards Celebration and Conference held from Sunday April 2 through Tuesday April 4, 2017 at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Hundreds of nominees across the country were submitted and 31 total Champions were chosen for this prestigious award. To be considered, all women business owners must demonstrate rapid growth in their business, mentor or actively support other women involved in entrepreneurships and stand out as leaders in their communities.

The team at JCS prides themselves in delivering high quality business solutions from our approach to customized consulting based on your business needs to training and endless support. Our certified consultants are humble to be a part of such an extraordinary team servicing the best clients. We look forward to providing exceptional accounting solutions for many years to come.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

ACCOUNTING BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BY JCS TO RECEIVE ENTERPRISING WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2017

Prestigious Awards Program

Arlington Heights, Illinois, February 1, 2017 – Accounting Business Solutions by JCS, a nationwide leading provider of accounting software solutions, support and services, proudly announces receiving 2017 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion Award.

“Our success is dependent on great relationships. Our customers and our staff are the 2 best assets we have as a business. Hence, our motto ~ Your Success is our Goal” says Jennifer O’Brien, Lead Project Manager.

The Enterprising Women of the Year Award is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. All nominees must demonstrate leaders in their communities, a fast-growth business and mentor or actively support other women involved in entrepreneurships.

“These Champions excel in a variety of ways through fast business growth, community leadership or as outstanding role models and mentors in their communities. We look forward to meeting our Enterprising Women of the Year Award Winners in Fort Lauderdale early April” said Monica Smith, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women.

Accounting Business Solutions by JCS provides customer service and support using Sage 50 Accounting, QuickBooks and Sage 100 as the base accounting systems. These systems can accommodate all size businesses effectively by offering valuable solutions for automation and detailed intelligence reporting thus creating streamlined efficiencies for businesses. Reports are at your fingertips to manage finances, inventory, sales, purchasing, employees, payroll, and CRM databases.

Accounting Business Solutions by JCS

Since 1987, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS has worked with small-medium sized businesses throughout the Midwest to automate accounting, sales, and customer relationship processes. JCS specializes in detailed business reviews, identifying areas of improvement through various software solutions and support to increase efficiencies.

The US Commerce & Trade Research Institute recognized Accounting Business Solutions by JCS as a 2017 United States Excellence Award recipient for meeting and exceeding industry benchmarks for customer service, product quality and ethical practices. For more information on Accounting Business Solutions by JCS, please visit www.jcscomputer.com or call 800.475.1047.

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With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

Southfield, MI, April 23, 2008 – Accounting Business Solutions by JCS (www.jcscomputer.com), the nation’s premier provider of technical support and training for SAGE software, today announced an expansion of Chicago office. Accounting software knowledge, in terms of their tagline “Solutions Delivered” has created an extensive list of highly satisfied clients prompting the company to expand its operations.

New offices in the suburbs of Chicago offer greater space to serve clients’ training needs; conduct best-accounting practice seminars and provide customer support. JCS is a twenty year veteran of accounting software support and training and many of its clients consider JCS staff an extension of their team.

New office is located in Arlington Heights at 726 West Algonquin Road.

Accounting Business Solutions by JCS has been providing quality support and training since 1988 and has been named Sage 50Authorized Resource Center and platinum partner for 12 years in a row.

Company headquarters are located in Southfield, Michigan with branch offices in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis Missouri. For more information, visit www.jcscomputer.net or call 800-475-1047.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

Accounting Business Solutions by JCS Announces completion of Certification for MISys Manufacturing Systems to become an Authorized Reseller

Tampa, FL – January 22, 2013 – Accounting Business Solutions by JCS (800.475.1047), a leading provider of accounting software solutions and services with offices throughout the Midwest, announced today that they have completed certification from Management Information Systems, Inc. (MISys) to become an authorized reseller. MISys fits the needs of small to medium size manufacturing companies and expands the core accounting features and base line manufacturing functionality found in QuickBooks Enterprise and Sage 50 Quantum. MISys is an out of the box ERP-lite solution for small to medium size manufacturers looking for simple setup, some customization, and industrial-strength capabilities at an entry level price point.

In order to receive the Certification designation, JCS had to adhere to strict guidelines set forth by MISys including trainer certification – both in product knowledge and training technique. MISys, makers of the award-winning MISys SAE Manufacturing System, is committed to serving small to medium-sized businesses looking for manufacturing software that is powerful, yet easy to use. Features found in Misys include inventory control, WIP tracking, multi-level bills of materials, multi-warehousing, work orders, and additional features often found in higher end applications.

JCS will offer free software demonstrations, onsite setup, consulting and class room training for MISys. “Our experience tells us that in general people who attend training classes are happier with their software and need less on-going support,” said Peter Lundberg, JCS Training Center Manager. “The status of being a MISys Trainer enables us to reach more businesses that can benefit from classroom training and the experience of our trainers.”

Classes are taught at the Accounting Business Solutions by JCS Training Centers in Missouri, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Ohio, California, Georgia and Kansas. The instructors are all certified trainers who bring vast hands-on experience and business knowledge to the training classes. Attendees will benefit from a limited number of students in each class providing more of an opportunity for a one-on-one training environment. Each student is provided their own computer and printer.

About MISys, Inc.
Manufacturing Information Systems, Inc. (MISys Inc.) is the manufacturer of the MISys Manufacturing Software System. MISys has been a leader in the manufacturing software industry for more than 25 years. For more information call 800.475.1047.

About Accounting Business Solutions by JCS
Since 1987 Accounting Business Solutions by JCS has assisted small to medium sized businesses with automating their processes and increasing efficiency by utilizing software solutions. Recognized as a leader of sales and service by Sage Software and Intuit, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS works with businesses throughout the Midwest. JCS performs valuable detailed business reviews to identify areas of improvement and provides solutions to increase your efficiency. Expert-certified trainers offer the experience and solution-oriented instruction you need to maximize your software’s power. JCS’s unequaled support services include installation, set-up and integration, as well as interpretation of performance results. For more information on Accounting Business Solutions by JCS, please visit www.jcscomputer.com or call 800.475.1047.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

February 1, 2008: Southfield, MI – Accounting Business Solutions by JCS today celebrates the 20th Anniversary of providing outstanding Sage Software support and training throughout the Midwest. For the past twenty years, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS consistently raised the bar in providing quality Peachtree, Sage 100, Sage 100 Advanced and Timeslips training and support.

In 1988 Accounting Business Solutions by JCS was established to assist the small business market with technology tools. The company grew from one consultant in a single location to fifteen product-certified consultants in four states. Each consultant is certified in the product they support and teach, thereby delivering the highest level of expertise and quality to the clients. “Accounting Business Solutions by JCS. offers turnkey systems from hardware, security, accounting system software and e-commerce solutions that interface with the back office accounting solutions assisting the local small business market to compete via the internet in today’s global market place” says Jennifer O’Brien, founder of Accounting Business Solutions by JCS.

Since 1988 Accounting Business Solutions by JCS has been providing consulting solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in automating their processes and increasing efficiency utilizing software developed by Sage. Most recently, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS was recognized as a leader of sales and service by Sage Software.

JCS looks forward to continuing its work of high-quality software installation, training and support in the years to come.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

Detroit, Michigan, October 21, 2010 — Accounting Business Solutions by JCS marked its 5th year of participation at the 30th Anniversary Annual ASBCD (Association of Small Business Development Centers) Conference held in San Antonio, TX recently. The conference, which drew more than 1500[i] attendees this year, included workshops led by a cross section of professionals across the business sector.

“It’s a great honor to be invited to present a workshop for the ASBDC,” said Jennifer O’Brien, president and CEO, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS. “I’ve presented the Sage 50Accounting by Sage workshops for the ASBDC annual conference for five years, and this year I saw an increase in the number of small business taking the class, and many expressed a need to better manage their business financials.”

The Accounting Business Solutions by JCS workshop focused on Sage 502011 and helping attendees better understand the product’s functionality for job costing, change order processing, and inventory management.

The ASBDC Annual Conference celebrated thirty years of assisting small businesses to remain competitive and helping new entrepreneurs to realize their dream of business ownership.

About Accounting Business Solutions by JCS.

About Accounting Business Solutions by JCS is one of the leading national providers of QuickBooks and Sage 50by Sage training. Since 1989, Accounting Business Solutions by JCS has provided certified Peachtree, ACT!, Timeslips, Sage 100, Sage 100 Advanced and Crystal Reports training and support. Their offices are in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Florida and California and offer installation, onsite training, classroom training, online training, online and onsite support, and phone software support. To learn more about Accounting Business Solutions by JCS. visit www.jcscomputer.com or 800.475.1047.

With over 25 years of accounting and business knowledge as well as proficient technical background you get the training and support your business needs and deserves working with a proficient expert consultant. You can work with the same consultant to help you master your Sage Software and for those occasional questions you need help with so you can understand best practices and how to manage your company information and books.

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